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by greybeard
Wed Apr 05, 2023 11:49 am
Forum: Video Links
Topic: Ambidextrous Bow.
Replies: 1
Views: 6734

Ambidextrous Bow.

It may be a novel idea but I cannot think of a valid reason to purchase this style of bow.

Great Plains El Dorado ambidextrous bow

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSz_GIYgVpU

Daryl.
by greybeard
Fri Mar 24, 2023 9:04 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Maple
Replies: 3
Views: 2549

Re: Maple

The following refers to milled boards and not split bush billits. You will probably find that the buloke will crush the softer belly timber. Properties of buloke are shown in the following link. https://www.wood-database.com/australian-buloke/ I would suggest a bend through the handle design as you ...
by greybeard
Wed Mar 15, 2023 2:12 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Maple
Replies: 3
Views: 2549

Re: Maple

Do you know which variety of maple you have and also what are the dimensions of the timber?
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Make a bow to see what happens.

Daryl.
by greybeard
Sun Feb 05, 2023 2:50 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: NORTH ALBERT TRADITIONAL RENDEZVOUS 8/9 April 2023
Replies: 1
Views: 3437

NORTH ALBERT TRADITIONAL RENDEZVOUS 8/9 April 2023

The traditional shoot is being held on the 8th and 9th April 2023.

Contact the club if you intend to arrive before Friday.
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by greybeard
Fri Feb 03, 2023 1:50 pm
Forum: Mastering the Traditional Bow
Topic: American Semi Longbow (ASL)
Replies: 5
Views: 7233

Re: American Semi Longbow (ASL)

Jeff, I only ever used a back quiver when in the bush but for some years now I have used a hip quiver when walking the archery ranges. A bow quiver may have some benefits when ambushing game from a hide or tree stands as opposed to tracking game on the ground. Some of the archers in the video appear...
by greybeard
Mon Jan 30, 2023 3:13 pm
Forum: Mastering the Traditional Bow
Topic: American Semi Longbow (ASL)
Replies: 5
Views: 7233

American Semi Longbow (ASL)

Members may have already watched this video. Shooting three under would appear to be popular. At about 2min24sec into the video Paul McHargue appears to have the plastic nock very close to the eyeball. Daryl. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkbkLv5V6Eg [Admin move this post to videos it is not appro...
by greybeard
Sat Jan 21, 2023 11:22 am
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Making arrows in Bhutan
Replies: 1
Views: 3678

Making arrows in Bhutan

I wonder how durable these vanes are. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoyYbqNLCSg ”Traditionally, feathers of monal pheasants are used in arrows as fletchings. But due to conservation reasons, cello tape is used as a better alternative.” One would think they could import processed feathers. https://...
by greybeard
Mon Jan 16, 2023 2:04 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Manchu Bows.
Replies: 3
Views: 2873

Re: Manchu Bows.

Jeff, From some of the videos I have watched standing along the shooting lane seems to be a common practice with Mongolian and Turkish traditional archery. The Bhutanese stand close to the target and do a little dance after the archer looses an arrow. I was surprised that the 82# Manchu bow outperfo...
by greybeard
Wed Jan 11, 2023 10:00 am
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Manchu Bows.
Replies: 3
Views: 2873

Manchu Bows.

I was contemplating making a Manchu bow in a lighter poundage suitable for an old bloke like me. Making a shortened version to lighten the overall limb mass had crossed my mind but after reading the following article I decided not to proceed. The following link can explain the reason why far better ...
by greybeard
Mon Nov 14, 2022 12:56 pm
Forum: Video Links
Topic: Making Composite Bows
Replies: 0
Views: 5422

Making Composite Bows

I have been watching some videos on traditional bow making by Stiliyan Stefanov. The quality of his work is quite amazing when you consider the result that is achieved using basic tools. He has a series of videos on youtube two of which are below. Daryl. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTnGce3FXDo M...
by greybeard
Sun Oct 30, 2022 5:08 pm
Forum: Video Links
Topic: "Füzéri bástyalövés " harci íjjal - 315 m-1 m cél
Replies: 1
Views: 2236

"Füzéri bástyalövés " harci íjjal - 315 m-1 m cél

Although the event was held a few years back I recently found this video whilst researching static tip bows.

Be it good management, good luck or a combination of both it is quite an incredible result.

Daryl.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8tBrRLI-Bo
by greybeard
Tue Oct 18, 2022 4:06 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Howard Hill – Ben Pearson 1941.
Replies: 1
Views: 2912

Howard Hill – Ben Pearson 1941.

I didn’t know until recently that Ben Pearson made Hill’s bamboo bows for the retail archery market. * Howard Hill_Ben Pearson 1941.jpg * The vulcanised fibre backing was probably the forerunner to fibreglass. https://www.polymerplastics.com/composite_vulcan.shtml It would appear that they were a re...
by greybeard
Sat Oct 15, 2022 4:26 pm
Forum: Scene & Herd
Topic: Sambar invasion
Replies: 5
Views: 7968

Re: Sambar invasion

Deer are also a problem on the Gold Coast and outer Brisbane suburbs. Daryl. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-03-27/feral-deer-increase-could-cause-more-car-crashes/6352928 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-10-06/feral-deer-hit-and-killed-by-gold-coast-motorcycle-rider-/100516974 https://www.abc.net....
by greybeard
Mon Oct 10, 2022 10:58 am
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Chinese Recurves Warning
Replies: 22
Views: 9661

Re: Chinese Recurves Warning

Their response was to block me as buyer :surprised: :shock: :evil: Don't buy from this Ebay Seller outdoor_hunting Should I complain to Ebay???? Could be fun :lol: :lol: :lol: Matt Hi Matt, Was it TopArchery or the EBay seller that blocked you from his site? If it was the EBay seller I would be inc...
by greybeard
Sun Oct 09, 2022 3:20 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Assyrian / Egyptian Style Bow # 2.
Replies: 1
Views: 2896

Assyrian / Egyptian Style Bow # 2.

I modified the form slightly and will be using thinner and narrower static tips; hopefully the recurved tip will assist in the performance department. Bow # 1 https://ozbow.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=17337 In bow # 2 the parallel bamboo core thickness is .155” and with .040” clear glass bac...
by greybeard
Mon Oct 03, 2022 3:01 pm
Forum: Scene & Herd
Topic: Irresponsible Advertising.
Replies: 3
Views: 2195

Re: Irresponsible Advertising.

Jeff,

I believe these types of sites are merely online shop windows and do not have staff with knowledge of archery or archery products.

Daryl.
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by greybeard
Fri Sep 30, 2022 11:13 am
Forum: Scene & Herd
Topic: Irresponsible Advertising.
Replies: 3
Views: 2195

Irresponsible Advertising.

The images are from two Chinese online archery suppliers.
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Daryl.
by greybeard
Wed Sep 21, 2022 9:00 am
Forum: Scene & Herd
Topic: Bad Image
Replies: 0
Views: 4134

Bad Image

What type of punishment will stop these morons?

Daryl.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09-20/ ... /101458590
by greybeard
Mon Sep 19, 2022 2:27 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Blackheart Sassafras & River Gum
Replies: 6
Views: 2729

Re: Blackheart Sassafras & River Gum

Unfortunately I was unable to get a photo of the bow at full draw [living by myself] and at the time it did not occur to me to take a photo of it at full draw on the tiller board.
As for braced I don’t think the brain was in gear at the time. :oops: :oops: :oops:

Daryl.
by greybeard
Wed Sep 14, 2022 2:20 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Blackheart Sassafras & River Gum
Replies: 6
Views: 2729

Blackheart Sassafras & River Gum

I had a request to make an Asiatic static tip bow. The recipient is very happy with the finished bow, particularly the timber tone combination. The bleached bamboo back and carbonised bamboo belly are under clear glass. River gum was used in the handle. Because of the softer nature of the sassafras ...
by greybeard
Tue Aug 23, 2022 4:23 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: 각궁, Gak-gung hanja: 角弓
Replies: 0
Views: 4048

각궁, Gak-gung hanja: 角弓

Korean Traditional Bow; Have any bowyers attempted to make one of these types of bows using modern materials such as fibreglass and bamboo? Knowing how thick to make the core and degree of taper if any is a completely unknown factor. Possibly a short tapered section through the grip area would act l...
by greybeard
Sun Jun 26, 2022 4:47 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Covid lockdown activities
Replies: 2
Views: 2545

Re: Covid lockdown activities

Rob,
Nice workmanship on the cases, they should provide ample protection for the bow and arrows.
Daryl.
by greybeard
Sun Jun 12, 2022 11:05 am
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: BEWARE; Cheap Chinese Made Bamboo Arrows.
Replies: 1
Views: 1984

BEWARE; Cheap Chinese Made Bamboo Arrows.

I wanted some bamboo arrows to use with my Asiatic style bows. At $49.00 per dozen after discount and delivered to my door I thought it worth the risk. The self nocked arrows appear to be well made although the parallel slip over field points may be a little difficult to remove from some type of tar...
by greybeard
Sun Jun 05, 2022 3:55 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Cyclone Dust Collector.
Replies: 2
Views: 3870

Re: Cyclone Dust Collector.

I connected the cyclone dust collector on the 20th. March this year and I had to empty the 20 litre collection bin on the 4th. June. This unit has proved to be very efficient as only about a teaspoon of sanding dust was in the bag on the exhaust end of the dust extractor. Daryl. * Sanding Dust From ...
by greybeard
Sat Apr 30, 2022 4:36 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Cheap 68" Longbows
Replies: 3
Views: 3452

Re: Cheap 68" Longbows

If your draw length is around 30” and you want to shoot a longbow I agree with Jeff. A 70” n to n bow is probably the better option but your choices maybe limited with an ‘off the shelf’ bow. To ascertain if and when your bow goes into stack build a jig as shown in the image. * String To Tip Angle.j...
by greybeard
Sat Apr 09, 2022 3:37 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Choosing a board to make arrows?
Replies: 6
Views: 2775

Re: Choosing a board to make arrows?

Hi Cam, Are you making arrows for particular style of bow at a given draw weight and draw length or just experimenting? If you are not familiar with the AMO details for arrows check pages six and seven in the attached PDF. * AMOStandards.pdf * The information is most likely based on Port Orford ceda...
by greybeard
Sat Apr 02, 2022 10:11 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Choosing a board to make arrows?
Replies: 6
Views: 2775

Re: Choosing a board to make arrows?

Hi QIMB, Perhaps you could try to source some of the following timber. You may have to check out wooden boat builders and I believe picture frame manufacturers also use straight grained knot free Huon pine. Daryl. https://www.wood-database.com/huon-pine/ https://www.wood-database.com/douglas-fir/
by greybeard
Tue Mar 22, 2022 3:56 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Second Spotted Gum bow
Replies: 7
Views: 3009

Re: Second Spotted Gum bow

Angus,

I was fortunate to get a good pole from my local Bunning’s store. I was told the stores have a certain amount of autonomy as to the depth of products they stock.

I was able to get six strips out of this 10 cm pole using my cordless circular saw.

Daryl.
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by greybeard
Mon Mar 21, 2022 9:42 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Second Spotted Gum bow
Replies: 7
Views: 3009

Re: Second Spotted Gum bow

Hi Angus, String follow / set is inevitable with selfbows. Steps such as pulling the limbs into reflex using heat can help minimise the amount of set. I prefer to use wet heat [steam] rather than a heat gun. http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php?topic=33079.0 https://www.tradgang.com/tgsmf/in...